System and method for selecting a respirator
US10061888B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 19, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16B5/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus and associated methods may relate to a system for predicting a respirator fit by comparing a respirator model in a deformed state to a specific facial model. In an illustrative example, an internal measurement may be calculated between an inside part of the respirator model and the facial model. The internal measurement may be compared against a predetermined threshold to determine a fit of the respirator model, for example. In various implementations, the internal measurement may be a distance and/or a volume between the respirator and facial model. In some implementations, a 3D representation of the respirator model may be displayed upon a 3D representation of the facial model. In some implementations, a color-coded facial display may characterize areas of comfort and discomfort with respect to the respirator model. For example, areas of comfort and discomfort may be objectively determined in view of an applied pressure by the respirator.
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